Apartments for Rent in Santa Monica, CA Under $1,600 (51 Rentals)

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1837-1839 Euclid St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1837-1839 Euclid St

1837-1839 Euclid StSanta Monica, CA 90404
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130 W Channel Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 W Channel Rd

130 W Channel RdSanta Monica, CA 90402
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2307 Ocean Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Ocean Ave

2301-2307 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1017 Ocean Park Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Ocean Park Blvd

1017 Ocean Park BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
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Monterey Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Plaza

11701 Texas AveSanta Monica, CA 90405
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1122 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1122 6th St

1122 6th StSanta Monica, CA 90403
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean AveSanta Monica, CA 90401
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101 Dudley Ave
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$1,298 - $2,698
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101 Dudley Ave

101 Dudley AveVenice, CA 90291
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4006 East Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4006 East Blvd

4006 East BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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2476 Corinth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2476 Corinth Ave

2476 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1450 Brockton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Brockton Ave

1450 Brockton AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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2589 S Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2589 S Sepulveda Blvd

2589 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1626 Barry Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626 Barry Ave

1626 Barry AveLos Angeles, CA 90025

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11865 Rochester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11865 Rochester Ave

11865 Rochester AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Sepulveda Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sepulveda Court

2840 S Sepulveda BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
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1275 Federal Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1275 Federal Ave

1275 Federal AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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3714 Inglewood Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3714 Inglewood Blvd

3714 Inglewood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1002 S Barrington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1002 S Barrington Ave

1002 S Barrington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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33 Brooks Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Brooks Ave

33 Brooks AveVenice, CA 90291
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Corinth Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Apartments

2440 Corinth AveLos Angeles, CA 90064
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Darlington Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

11676-11678 Darlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Solaire Venice
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Solaire Venice

12518 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
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1733 Granville Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Granville Ave

1733 Granville AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1617 S Westgate Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 S Westgate Ave

1617 S Westgate AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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1661 Sawtelle Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1661 Sawtelle Blvd

1661 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025
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The Dorridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorridge

11931 Dorothy StLos Angeles, CA 90049
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Haven Coliving - Penmar
4 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Coliving - Penmar

2478 Penmar AveVenice, CA 90291
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1403 Innes Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1403 Innes Pl

1403 Innes PlVenice, CA 90291

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Santa Monica, CA Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Monica, CA
Population: 91,411

Ranked #361

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Monica?

There are currently 3,130 Studio Apartments in Santa Monica with rent ranges from $1,298 to $5,130 with an average price of $2,686.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Monica Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Monica ranges from $1,200 to $13,310 with an average monthly rent of $3,329.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Monica cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Monica range from $1,100 to $17,510. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,452.

How expensive are Santa Monica Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 928 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Monica on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,205 to $28,000 - averaging $6,055 for the location.

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